All Countries
Florence, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Mercer County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
5,027
Population
4,022/sq mi density
$99,020
Median Income
$37,990 per capita
$270,100
Home Value
$304,501 Zillow
$1,247
Median Rent
34.4% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
437
Violent Crime/100K
1,810 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$99,020 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$270,100 home value, $1,247/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
437 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Florence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 24.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 24 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,022/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1192°N, 74.8088°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mercer County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Jersey Regional (LLY) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0450 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Florence has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.9").